As an open wiki, anyone can contribute information and resources to this wiki. Participation is highly encouraged as wikis are collaborative sites. For some information on contributing, editing and rules for the wiki.

As an open wiki, anyone can contribute information and resources to this wiki. Participation is highly encouraged as wikis are collaborative sites. For some information on contributing, editing and rules for the wiki.

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[[ALSC Wiki Tutorials]]

New! For ALSC members and any other interested parties, we have some ALSC Wiki Tutorials! Check 'em out!

New! For ALSC members and any other interested parties, we have some ALSC Wiki Tutorials! Check 'em out!

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== Notable Lists ==

== Notable Lists ==

Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software. Use the links below or on the menu at the left to access current and past children's notable lists, learn about the submission process, and access the current selection committee rosters.

Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software. Use the links below or on the menu at the left to access current and past children's notable lists, learn about the submission process, and access the current selection committee rosters.

*[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/gisk/index.cfm Great Interactive Software for Kids]

==[[Program Ideas | Programming Resources]] ==

==[[Program Ideas | Programming Resources]] ==

The programming resources area is a place for librarians to share information on things they do or want to do in the library! Just click on a category and add your resource, link, suggestion, idea, or best practice example. Please post newest information at the top of each page and it is recommended you sign your entry so that others may contact you for additional information.<br/>

The programming resources area is a place for librarians to share information on things they do or want to do in the library! Just click on a category and add your resource, link, suggestion, idea, or best practice example. Please post newest information at the top of each page and it is recommended you sign your entry so that others may contact you for additional information.<br/>

ALSC's nearly 60 committees, task forces, and discussion groups are classified into priority groups, which were established according to designated priorities of the ALSC Board of Directors. Each priority group is headed by a priority group consultant, who acts as a liaison between the ALSC Board of Directors/Executive Committee and the committees/discussion groups within his or her priority group.

ALSC's nearly 60 committees, task forces, and discussion groups are classified into priority groups, which were established according to designated priorities of the ALSC Board of Directors. Each priority group is headed by a priority group consultant, who acts as a liaison between the ALSC Board of Directors/Executive Committee and the committees/discussion groups within his or her priority group.

Maintained by the ALSC Children & Technology Committee, the ChildTech wiki addresses technology issues and research within the realm of library services to children.

Maintained by the ALSC Children & Technology Committee, the ChildTech wiki addresses technology issues and research within the realm of library services to children.

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[[Universal Access Wiki]]

A forum for discussing library service to children with disabilities. The wiki is intended to continue the conversation begun at the ALSC/ASCLA joint preconference held on June 22, 2007 in Washington, D.C.

A forum for discussing library service to children with disabilities. The wiki is intended to continue the conversation begun at the ALSC/ASCLA joint preconference held on June 22, 2007 in Washington, D.C.

Please visit the [[GREAT_INTERACTIVE_SOFTWARE_FOR_KIDS_COMMITTEE:|GISK Wiki]] maintained by the ALSC Great Interactive Software for Kids Committee. GISK selects quality PC/Mac, console games, and electronic forms that have edutainment value for schools, public libraries, parents and their children. Biannual lists are produced from the ALA Annual and Midwinter Conferences.

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Please visit the [[GREAT_INTERACTIVE_SOFTWARE_FOR_KIDS_COMMITTEE:|GISK Wiki]] maintained by the ALSC Great Interactive Software for Kids Committee. GISK selects quality PC/Mac, console games, and electronic forms that have edutainment value for schools, public libraries, parents and their children. Biannual lists are produced from the ALA Annual and [http://case-de-pariuri.ro/agentii/betfair Betfair] Midwinter Conferences.

The ALSC committee National Planning of Special Collections in Children's Literature has started a Wikiography of Special Collections. Our goal is to offer an easily-accessible bibliography that briefly identifies collections around the country that are of use to scholarly researchers studying children and their literature.

The ALSC committee National Planning of Special Collections in Children's Literature has started a Wikiography of Special Collections. Our goal is to offer an easily-accessible bibliography that briefly identifies collections around the country that are of use to scholarly researchers studying children and their literature.

We hope you'll visit the wiki at [[SPECIAL_COLLECTIONS_IN_CHILDREN%27S_LITERATURE_WIKIOGRAPHY | Special Collections in Children's Literature Wikiography]] and add a citation. We've included brief how-to instructions. Please join us as we learn about this new medium. ----[[User:Rkerby|Rkerby]] 12:02, 11 June 2007 (CDT)

We hope you'll visit the wiki at [[SPECIAL_COLLECTIONS_IN_CHILDREN%27S_LITERATURE_WIKIOGRAPHY | Special Collections in Children's Literature Wikiography]] and add a citation. We've included brief how-to instructions. Please join us as we learn about this new medium. ----[[User:Rkerby|Rkerby]] 12:02, 11 June 2007 (CDT)

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[[ALSC_Quicklists_Wiki| ALSC Quicklists Wiki]]

The [[ALSC_Quicklists_Wiki|Quicklists Wiki]] provides background, guidelines, and samples of the work done by the ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee.

The [[ALSC_Quicklists_Wiki|Quicklists Wiki]] provides background, guidelines, and samples of the work done by the ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee.

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[[School Age Programs and Services Committee Wiki]]

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[[Other Wikis of Interest]]

== Communication ==

== Communication ==

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[[ALSC Blog]]

A volunteer community of regular and guest bloggers, led by the blog manager and recruited from the ALSC membership, to report on ALSC and ALA programs and news of interest to children’s librarians. Lively commentary, opinion and reaction to blogger posts are welcome and encouraged.

A volunteer community of regular and guest bloggers, led by the blog manager and recruited from the ALSC membership, to report on ALSC and ALA programs and news of interest to children’s librarians. Lively commentary, opinion and reaction to blogger posts are welcome and encouraged.

ALSC runs a number of electronic discussion lists to keep its members up to date on the business of the Division and news of note to children's librarians.

ALSC runs a number of electronic discussion lists to keep its members up to date on the business of the Division and news of note to children's librarians.

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[[Social Media]] ALSC and its members maintain [http://www.facebook.com/Associationforlibraryservicetochildren Facebook] and [http://twitter.com/#!/alscblog Twitter] accounts to help communicate and promote membership activities.

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ALSC and its members maintain [http://www.facebook.com/Associationforlibraryservicetochildren Facebook] and [http://twitter.com/#!/alscblog Twitter] accounts to help communicate and promote membership activities.

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== Events ==

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'''Conferences'''

The ALA and ALSC hold two regular conferences per year: Annual Conference and Midwinter. For more information on upcoming events and tips for first-timers, see below:

The ALA and ALSC hold two regular conferences per year: Annual Conference and Midwinter. For more information on upcoming events and tips for first-timers, see below:

The ALSC National Institute is a two and a half day intensive learning opportunity with a youth services focus and is designed for front-line youth library staff, children’s literature experts, education and library school faculty members, and other interested adults. It is one of the only conferences devoted solely to children's librarianship, literature and technology and takes place every two years. Share your experience with the Institute [[ALSC National Institute | here]].

The ALSC National Institute is a two and a half day intensive learning opportunity with a youth services focus and is designed for front-line youth library staff, children’s literature experts, education and library school faculty members, and other interested adults. It is one of the only conferences devoted solely to children's librarianship, literature and technology and takes place every two years. Share your experience with the Institute [[ALSC National Institute | here]].

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[[ALSC Online Education]]

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), is pleased to offer a variety of quality online education courses. All courses will run between four and six weeks and will be taught in an online learning community using Moodle.

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), is pleased to offer a variety of quality online education courses. All courses will run between four and six weeks and will be taught in an online learning community using Moodle.

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[[ALSC New & Prospective Member Information]]

[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/membership/index.cfm Prospective Members] are always welcome to ask questions and find out more information. Please visit this page to learn more about the reasons you should be a part of ALSC!

[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/membership/index.cfm Prospective Members] are always welcome to ask questions and find out more information. Please visit this page to learn more about the reasons you should be a part of ALSC!

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[[Best_Practices_for_Virtual_Committee_Work | Best Practices]] can help your virtual committee operate.

Welcome to the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Wiki

Welcome to the official wiki of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). This wiki is open to ALSC members and those with an interest in library service to children. The wiki is a resource for information and news about ALSC or your library's activities and projects. All are invited to share news about committee work, share ideas and best practices, network, and contribute to the wiki.

Editing the ALSC Wiki

Resources for Editing the ALSC Wiki
As an open wiki, anyone can contribute information and resources to this wiki. Participation is highly encouraged as wikis are collaborative sites. For some information on contributing, editing and rules for the wiki.

ALSC Wiki Tutorials
New! For ALSC members and any other interested parties, we have some ALSC Wiki Tutorials! Check 'em out!

History and Structure

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. From creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections—ALSC members are innovators in the field of children's library service. For more information, please click on the links below:

Awards

ALSC has a number of book and media awards designed to highlight the most influential works from the previous year. The ALSC also maintains professional awards which recognize librarians, informational professionals and people with a long-standing interest in youth services. For more information please see the following links:

Notable Lists

Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, videos, and computer software. Use the links below or on the menu at the left to access current and past children's notable lists, learn about the submission process, and access the current selection committee rosters.

The programming resources area is a place for librarians to share information on things they do or want to do in the library! Just click on a category and add your resource, link, suggestion, idea, or best practice example. Please post newest information at the top of each page and it is recommended you sign your entry so that others may contact you for additional information.

ALSC's nearly 60 committees, task forces, and discussion groups are classified into priority groups, which were established according to designated priorities of the ALSC Board of Directors. Each priority group is headed by a priority group consultant, who acts as a liaison between the ALSC Board of Directors/Executive Committee and the committees/discussion groups within his or her priority group.

ALSC Wikis

ALSC ChildTech Wiki
Maintained by the ALSC Children & Technology Committee, the ChildTech wiki addresses technology issues and research within the realm of library services to children.

Universal Access Wiki
A forum for discussing library service to children with disabilities. The wiki is intended to continue the conversation begun at the ALSC/ASCLA joint preconference held on June 22, 2007 in Washington, D.C.

ALSC GISK Wiki
Please visit the GISK Wiki maintained by the ALSC Great Interactive Software for Kids Committee. GISK selects quality PC/Mac, console games, and electronic forms that have edutainment value for schools, public libraries, parents and their children. Biannual lists are produced from the ALA Annual and Betfair Midwinter Conferences.

Special Collections in Children's Literature Wikiography
The ALSC committee National Planning of Special Collections in Children's Literature has started a Wikiography of Special Collections. Our goal is to offer an easily-accessible bibliography that briefly identifies collections around the country that are of use to scholarly researchers studying children and their literature.

Communication

ALSC Blog
A volunteer community of regular and guest bloggers, led by the blog manager and recruited from the ALSC membership, to report on ALSC and ALA programs and news of interest to children’s librarians. Lively commentary, opinion and reaction to blogger posts are welcome and encouraged.

Electronic Discussion Lists
ALSC runs a number of electronic discussion lists to keep its members up to date on the business of the Division and news of note to children's librarians.

Learning

ALSC National Institute
The ALSC National Institute is a two and a half day intensive learning opportunity with a youth services focus and is designed for front-line youth library staff, children’s literature experts, education and library school faculty members, and other interested adults. It is one of the only conferences devoted solely to children's librarianship, literature and technology and takes place every two years. Share your experience with the Institute here.

ALSC Online Education
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), is pleased to offer a variety of quality online education courses. All courses will run between four and six weeks and will be taught in an online learning community using Moodle.